Contact & Visit
If you’d like to learn more about The Mountain School in Vermont—through a campus tour, phone call, or email—you’re in the right place. Below you’ll find our contact details, visiting options, driving directions, airport info, and nearby lodging.
Situated on 418 acres of forest, farmland, and academic buildings, The Mountain School’s campus sits in rural central Vermont. Vershire is a small town surrounded by miles of forest, about a 40-minute drive from Hanover, NH and ~3 hours from Boston.
Contact Information & Office Hours
Our main office operates during weekdays (8:00 am – 4:00 pm) during the semester. Messages may be left at any extension; if your call is urgent, you can reach dormitory lines or home numbers directly as needed.
Address:
151 Mountain School Rd.
Vershire, Vermont, 05079
Phone: (802) 685-4520
Email: info@mountainschool.org
Fax: (802) 685-3317
Planning Your Visit
General Visits & Tours
We warmly welcome family, friends, and prospective students to visit our campus. To schedule a visit, please email us or call (802) 685-4520.
Admissions Visit Days
We host formal admissions visit days during the fall semester (October–November) and after admission decisions in April. Prospective students should contact the Admissions Team to arrange a tour.
Visits for Specific Groups
Current Students’ Visitors / Weekend Travels
If you’re a student planning to go home or host a visitor, please coordinate via email with Zac Hewitt.
Alumni Visits
Alumni are welcome anytime. If official tours aren’t available, you are free to walk the campus. For an organized visit, contact Annie Janeway.
Visiting Educators/Institutions
We also host fellow educators and institutional visitors — please reach out to Alex Myers to set up a visit.
Driving Directions & Road Conditions
Important Note: The Mountain School is located on a dirt road, and in snow or muddy conditions, an all-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicle may be necessary. Cell coverage is limited near campus; be sure to download your route before departure.
From the South & East
Take I-91 to exit 14 (Thetford)
Turn left onto Route 113, drive ~15 miles to Vershire
Past the Vershire post office, turn left onto Vershire Center Road
At the T-intersection, turn left; the school is about one mile ahead on the left
From the North
Drive I-91 south to exit 14 (Thetford)
Turn right onto Route 113 and proceed via Vershire Center Road
Continue to the campus, one mile past the intersection on the left
From the West
Follow Route 113 east toward Vershire
Near Ward’s Garage, continue on 113 for ~1.7 miles, then turn right onto Brown Road
Proceed straight at the stop sign; The Mountain School is less than a mile ahead on the left
Nearest Airports & Regional Travel
We recommend the following airports and transit options for visitors and students:
| Airport | Approximate Travel Time | Notes / Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, NH (LEB) | ~40 minutes | Regional airport with campus transport arrangeableable. Expect possible winter weather delays; plan extra travel time. |
| Boston, MA (BOS) | ~2h 30m | Accessible via Dartmouth Coach to Lebanon; coordinate onward transport with us. |
| Burlington, VT (BTV) | ~1h 20m | We do not provide direct transportation from Burlington — visitors must arrange ground transport. |
Additional travel options:
Dartmouth Coach: A cost-effective bus line connecting Boston, Lebanon, and NYC.
Amtrak Vermonter Line: Runs through White River Junction; somewhat slower but a scenic option.
Nearby Lodging Options
If you’re staying overnight in the area, here are local accommodations sorted by proximity:
Within ~15 minutes
Stagecoach Stop (hostel-style)
Windswept Acres Homestay
call 802-685-3842)
Devil’s Den Farm B&B (call 802-685-4582)
Within ~30-40 minutes
Lake Morey Resort
Lyme Inn
Home on the Connecticut B&B
Norwich Inn
The Hanover Inn
Six South Street Hotel (Hanover, NH)
Within ~45 minutes
Fireside Inn (West Lebanon, NH)
Call and mention “The Mountain School” for block rates
Courtyard and Residence Inn (Lebanon, NH)
White River Inn & Suites (White River Junction, VT)
Hotel Coolidge (White River Junction)